Czech Republic Tours

The Czech Republic is in Central Europe, bordered by Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east. The Czech lands fell under the Habsburg rule from 1526, later becoming part of the Austrian Empire. The independent Republic of Czechoslovakia was formed in 1918, following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire a ...fter World War I. In an 1948 coup d'état, Czechoslovakia became a communist-ruled state, until the Velvet Revolution in 1989 returned to democracy. On January 1, 1993 Czechoslovakia peacefully dissolved into its constituent states, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Prague is the capitol and largest city. Prague is widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with preserved examples from all periods of its history and is among the most visited cities on the continent. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world.Show More

The aroma of dark roasted Viennese coffee hangs thick in the air as you tread cobblestone laneways and bask in the elegant architecture and old world cafes in the most magnificent cities in Eastern Europe.

Experience all the glamour of the old world as you soak in the views from your horse-drawn carriage ride through the medieval old town. Discover the wonders of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna & Prague with a private guide & driver.

Explore three of Europe’s most enigmatic and storied cities with private guides and five star accommodation. Delve into the diverse culture of Hungary, Austria & Czech Republic by exploring elegant art, architecture and cuisine.

BEFORE YOU GO

On Your Czech Republic Tour

PASSPORTS

VISAS

INSURANCE

VACCINATIONS

MEDICATION

WEATHER, SEASONS & CLIMATE

ELECTRICITY, PHONE & INTERNET

CURRENCY

Quick Facts

Passport Requirements for Czech Republic Tours

American and Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended return date in order to enter and depart the country. Tourists must also provide proof of return or onward travel. Each traveler is responsible for ensuring that his/her passport is up to date. Citizens of other nationalities should check with respective authorities before departure.

Please ensure that the name on your passport matches all travel documents we have issued. If this is not the case, please contact us immediately.

Please make a photocopy of your passport’s identification page and keep it separate from your original. It’s also a good idea to leave a digital copy with someone at home. This may speed up the replacement process should you lose your passport.

Visa Requirements for Czech Republic Tours

U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter the country for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Citizens from other countries may require a valid visa. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Czech Embassy for the most up-to-date visa information.

Insurance Recommendations for Czech Republic Tours

Cancelation and Medical Insurance is highly recommended as it can safeguard against the expenses associated with in-country medical emergencies, lost or delayed baggage and emergency cancelation or interruption of your trip. Please ensure your policy will provide you with upfront medical coverage so that you are not responsible for a hefty medical bill. Insurance can be purchased through us.

Vaccination Requirements for Czech Republic Tours

We always recommend that you see a doctor or health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. They will best determine your vaccination and medication needs based on your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, planned activities and up-to-the-minute requirement changes. For all vaccinations and health requirements, we also recommend that you consult the World Health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://wwwnc.cdc.gov.

Medication Requirements for Czech Republic Tours

If there are any medical items that are essential to your health, such as prescription drugs or corrective eye wear, bring duplicates and divide them between your checked bags and hand luggage. While non-prescription drugs such as aspirin are generally available, it is difficult to replace prescription items.

Weather, Seasons and Climate in Czech Republic

The Czech Republic experiences very distinct seasons, with summer falling between June and August, and winter between December and January. Summer sees the highest temperatures and heavy rainfall while winter can see extremely cold, bitter temperatures especially if you are in the mountain regions. The mountains receive excessive snowfall throughout the entire year, but especially in the winter. The rest of the country also sees snowfall in the winter. Spring falls between late March and May and is harder to predict temperature-wise, but it is sure to bring rainfall. For up-to-date forecasts, check weather.com.

Electricity, Phone and Internet in Czech Republic

Electricity is supplied at 230 volts. Sockets are designed to accept round plugs with two pins. Some sockets will take the plugs with large prongs only; others will take the ones with small prongs. A multi-adaptor with different plug configurations can be very useful. We advise not to bring a hair dryer as it could blow a fuse.

Phone: Roaming charges vary between carriers, but tend to be quite costly. Consult your phone provider prior to departure to discuss overseas rates and international package options. It is also possible to purchase a SIM card locally to avoid international charges when calling numbers within the Czech Republic. (You should check to see that your cell phone is SIM card compatible).

Internet: Internet cafés and wireless access is available in most urban areas, airports and hotels. Connection is fast.

We recommend that you get local currency from your bank before you leave home or from a bank machine in-country which is much cheaper than an exchange service at the airport or in tourist areas. There are ATMs at most of the larger supermarkets and shopping areas in most towns with instructions available in English if required. ATMs are available for cash advances by credit cards but a Personal Identification Number (PIN) must be set up with your bank prior to travel in order to access cash from an ATM.

Quick Facts for a Czech Republic Tour

Capital: Prague

Language: Czech, Slovak

Currency: Czech crown (CZK)

Religion: No prominent religion

Time Zone: UTC +1/+2

Electricity: 230V/50Hz

Telephone: Country code for calling you from outside Czech Republic is +420

Calling North America: Dial 001 and your 10 digit number.

Emergency numbers in Czech Republic: 150 for fire, 155 for medical, 158 for police, and 112 for any type of emergency.